Gilman, Illinois
Super 8
1301 S. Crescent St.
Gilman, IL 60938
815-265-7000
I stayed at this motel September 2000. I agree with Rolland's report on the property. I have included some photo's I took from my second floor window. You can see the obstructions which rates this location a "D" in the view category. If it wasn't for the sign / telephone poles which are scattered between the motel and the railroad it isn't a bad view. The train's are close enough to see the engine numbers without trouble, though the train's do move past quickly. There are usually no more than 20-24 train's during a 24-hour period. (Price starts at $55.99 without discounts in June 2009)
Submitted by Charles Holzer 6.17.09
Located off I57 on US 24, the Super 8 is a pretty good place to watch the Canadian National run. You should ask for a 2nd floor room on the West side of the Motel. The rooms are very nice but it is not the best for taking pictures from the windows. I stay there when I go to the Rochelle Railroad Park.
You can walk a short distance from the motel to the Amtrak stop and sit and wait, I saw 6 trains in about 6 hours. There is a KH Truck Stop across form the Motel, the food is great. There is also the standard McDonalds and Wendy's west of the IC grade Crossing
Submitted by Rolland Householder
Travel Inn
834 US 24 West
Gilman, IL 60938
815-265-7283
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